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Schools in 95003 — Aptos, California

95003 has 3 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 51.3 — 5.8 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 42.8 to 56.0, a 13.2-point spread.

How 95003 schools perform

Aptos 95003's 3 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 51.3 — 5.8 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Rio del Mar Elementary with a composite of 56.0 and 26.5% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95003 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +6.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95003 averages 16.9%, near the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
51.3
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
13.2
42.8 – 56.0
Avg Exceeded %
24.5%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
3
With composite scores

How 95003 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 95003
95003 Aptos 3 51.3
95008 Campbell 5 50.6 -0.7

All schools in 95003

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Rio del Mar Elementary
Pajaro Valley Unified
Santa Cruz 56.0 26.5% 55.5% 15.0% 3.5%
2 Valencia Elementary
Pajaro Valley Unified
Santa Cruz 55.3 32.4% 58.7% 22.6% 1.6%
3 Mar Vista Elementary
Pajaro Valley Unified
Santa Cruz 42.8 14.6% 35.9% 13.0% 2.9%

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